Friday, January 7, 2011

HRU Auction Items

PLEASE NOTE THIS AUCTION IS BEING HELD BY HRU. VFTRG IS MERELY POSTING PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS AS A COURTESY TO HRU FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT USE FACEBOOK. VFTRG IS NOT RUNNING THIS AUCTION. ALL PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS ARE PROVIDED BY HRU.

VFTRG WILL NOT AND CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR AND ANY MISREPRESENTATIONS.

NOTE: SOME ITEMS ARE BEING SOLD AS USED. READ ALL DESCRIPTIONS.

17 inch, "Senior Collegiate All Purpose Saddle"

Includes white sheepskin saddle pad and leather brown bridle all in excellent shape.

Saddle retails for over $1,200, German bridle worth $60, so this is a GRIEAT bargain. Saddle used on both a TB and a solid QH.

Stylish Pear Cut Chatham Emerald Slide & Genuine Diamond Pendant set in 14kt yellow gold. This quality pendant has a single Chatham Created Emerald totaling .75ct and 5 Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling .10 CTW. I do not know the exact quality of the diamonds, but they are bright. The Emerald is fabulous & much nicer than my photo. The setting contains 2.1 grams of 14kt gold. This pretty pendant was expensive and in very good condition.

Kindly donated by Kate Williams.

Minimum bid $55- actual value $225.

Current Bid is $65

Genuine, Natural Emerald Heart Pendant in 10KT Gold

This pendant has 11 round Emeralds totaling .75 CTW and 10 cubic zircona totaling 1 CTW. The setting is substantial with about 3.5 grams of 10 kt gold. This pendant is about the size of a quarter. The Emeralds are well matched for color and the CZ REALLY glisten. Add a nice chain...she will love it!

Kindly donated by Kate Williams.

Minimum bid $35 - actual value $139.

Current Bid is $40

14K LAVENDER JADE BRACELET~Faceted Amethyst Clasp

Beautiful Segment Bracelet in Lavender Jade with 14 kt Yellow gold embellishments. The clasp is a pretty faceted Amethyst and this bracelet measures 7 &3/8 with the clasp hooked. Truly my sorry photo does not do this stunning bracelet justice because the lavender color is very true, not faded or grayish.

Kindly donated by Kate Williams.

Minimum bid $50 - actual value $145.

Current Bid is $60

Trolley's Halter

Not in great shape, but it's hers! (Trolley was sold at the Camelot Auction with a hole in her face which was super glued with a sock in it. HRU has paid for two surgeries to close the hole. This was picture was prior to the second surgery performed by Dr. Hogan and she is doing much better and has been adopted),

This very cool pony "Twilight Hunters" 1E 3827 (First Edition) from the 2008 Herd of the Trail of Painted Ponies.

Note: This special pony is made by the original maker "Westland" and not from the newer maker producing it now. This unusual pony is brand new and in mint condition in the original box.

By Creator Lori Musil: It's a crisp, icy evening and there's a scent on the wind. The cold silence is split by a piercing chorus of howl, followed by the shuffle of padded feet crunching through the snow. The pack picks up the pace. Their breath makes small clouds. The twilight hunters are prowling for prey in the last light of day. With this scene in her mind, this New Mexico western and wildlife painter has created a contemporary tribute to the wild wolves of the West.

Kindly donated by Kate Williams.

Minimum bid $20- actual value $75+. Current Bid $76

First Edition Collectible: Trail of Painted Ponies~~STARDUST

This wonderful pony "Stardust" 1E 4490...(First Edition) from the 2007 Herd of the Trail of Painted Ponies. Note: This Stardust Pony is made by the original maker "Westland" and not from the newer maker producing it now.

This lovely pony is brand new and in mint condition in the original box. The creator of this pony Janee Hughes, an artist and writer from the Pacific Northwest as gifted with a pen as with a brush, writes: "From stardust we have come, and to stardust we shall return. Between times, many have gazed in wonder at the night sky and thought they’ve seen figures in the arrangement of stars and galaxies. In centuries past, fertile imaginations have even gone so far as to conjure gods and heroes and tell their stories in terms of myths. Many involve the horse, our respected companion on earth, our friend in the heavens….” Janee Hughes is a former art teacher and award-winning painter who also writes and illustrates children's books and stories. She spent four years painting hand-carved wooden horses for Salem, Oregon's Riverfront Carousel. She has owned horses for many years and understands how they act and move, and how they show their feelings - which is why more of Janee Hughes' designs have been crafted into figurines than any other artist. The base of the horse is 7 1/4" long from front to back and the figurine is 6 1/4" tall. I removed it from the packaging only to photograph. This would make a very nice gift item for any horse lover or welcome addition to your own collection.

Kindly donated by Kate Williams.

Minimum bid $40- actual value $140+. Current Bid: $100

30% discount on a custom pet portrait donated by Rebecca Huff

$45-75 dollar value, depending on framed or unframed

Minimum bid $45

Current Bid $75

Set of Diana Tuorto's horse novels for children, each told from a different horse's point of view.

The Set Includes:

Spirit of the Saluda River (for ages 6-8+) is the story of Spirit, a blind 20+ year-old Shetland pony rescued from an island in South Carolina's Saluda River. Despite a difficult past and obstacles in his recovery, Spirit goes on to become an inspiration, particularly to deaf and blind children. Based on the true story of an incredible pony rehabilitated by Palmetto Equine Awareness & Rescue League (P.E.A.R.L.). Offered in paperback, this book is illustrated by 13 year-old artist Emmi Gordon.

My Desert Sun (for ages 8-14+) is the story of Cayuse, a young, free-spirited mustang who lives in the desert and mountains of the American Southwest. While life in the desert is often peaceful and serene, Cayuse spends many days merely fighting for survival. However, he soon learns that survival among mankind is much more difficult.

Janie's New Legs (for ages 8-14+) is the heartwarming story of Silver, a shy pony, rescued from abuse and neglect, and Janie, a fragile young girl, paralyzed from a car accident. Janie meets Silver at a handicapped riding facility, where she goes to escape the constant confinement of her wheelchair. An extraordinary friendship soon develops and the two gradually begin the road to healing and recovery together.

Luck of the Draw (for ages 8-14+) is the story of Lucky, one of the slowest racehorses the world has ever known. Even though Lucky gives racing his all, he never manages to win a race, and soon finds himself working as a jumper and dressage horse. No matter how hard he tries, Lucky seems to fail at all disciplines, but remains hopeful that he will find his purpose.

Each book has been autographed by the author with a special message to HRU supporters.

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